The Weekly Update #4

Tuesday, November 11th: No School

Wednesday, November 12th: Parent Conferences-Sign Up with Homeroom Teacher

Tuesday, November 18th: Parent Conferences-Sign Up with Homeroom Teacher

Wednesday, November 26th: Early Release Day-MOLIN DISMISSAL AT 11

Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th-NO SCHOOL

Friday, December 12th: Early Release Day-MOLIN DISMISSAL AT 11

December 24th-January 2nd: No School

January 5th: Return to School

We’re so excited to announce this year’s musical production!

This show will feature a smaller cast of 35 students (no stage crew) to ensure every participant has a meaningful role.

📅 Auditions: Wednesday, November 19th, 2:15–4:15 PM in Mrs. Rico’s classroom
📝 Registration opens: 8:00 AM on Tuesday, November 11th (Veterans Day) — the first 35 students to register will be accepted!

💵 Fee: $100 registration fee (scholarships available—contact Mrs. Rico confidentially).
Molin Drama is self-funding; fees support costumes, sets, props, licensing, and staff.

🪜 Volunteers welcome! We’d love help with sets, costumes, props, and rehearsals — please indicate your interest on the Google Form.

Rehearsals begin December 1st and performances will take place March 5–7, 2025.

✨ We can’t wait to bring James and the Giant Peach Jr. to life with our talented Molin students!

Edward G. Molin School Holiday Concert

WELCOME TO A DREAM COME TRUE

Together we can make screen-free sleep the seat belt of our time. As tech use has soared, our youth have faced a growing sleep deprivation crisis. Fewer children are getting the recommended 9 to 12 hours of sleep. Over half of teens get less than 7 of their recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep.

This is linked to reduced attention spans, lower academic performance, and increased anxiety and depression. Research shows just having a screen in the bedroom negatively effects the quality and

quantity of sleep. Despite this, 82% of teens currently sleep with phones in their room.

The Screen-Free Sleep Movement is addressing this critical and solvable issue. By reaching parents of elementary and middle school children, we can help make screen-free sleep the norm, setting healthy habits that last into the teen years and beyond. Because sleep advantages are life advantages.

For more information go to Screen Free Sleep.org

and see attached information.

Important Dates:

Nov. 1-8th: NEF Silent Auction is LIVE!

Nov. 12th: PTO Monthly Meeting 6:30PM at The Poynt

Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) Lighthouse Auction:
The PTO is proud supporters and collaborators with the Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF). Look for our “PTO: Clipper Spirit Basket” as well as all the class baskets planned and coordinated by parent reps and families! Thanks to everyone who helped and contributed!
Check out the auction catalog here: https://www.silentauctionpro.com/bidonlinegrid.php?groupId=145

Register to bid here: https://www.silentauctionpro.com/signinregisterolb.php?groupId=145&olbreturn=/memberhome.php?groupId=145&ks=1

Purchase tickets to the LIVE Auction Sat. Nov. 8th here:
https://www.silentauctionpro.com/onlineticketpurchase.php?groupId=145

Ongoing Fundraiser: PTO EcoBins

Did you know that the EcoBins (large yellow donation bins) at the Bresnahan and Nock generate funds for the PTO? There are two bins at the Bres, three at Molin/Nock. The bins take all textiles including stained/torn items, pillows, stuffed animals, shoes, so please drop off your unwanted items.

Have a question or want to get involved?

Join us at a monthly meeting or email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com.

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Warmly,

Tara K. Rossi

Molin Principal